Chapter 5 So Embarrassing

"Are you joking?"

Qiao Yun was puzzled, "Why would I joke."

She didn't need to study at all, as she would understand everything with just a flip through.

Upon hearing this, both Lu Family parents felt a simultaneous sinking in their hearts, adopting Qiao Yun from a very poor grandfather's household, not knowing how much hardship she had endured outside, couldn't help but feel heartbreak.

After listening, Lu Jingzhi felt quite conflicted, fell silent for a good while, and worried that Qiao Yun was too proud, he advised, "Based on your current... um... going straight to the twelfth grade isn't to your benefit, you can't keep up with their pace of learning, you're still young and don't need to rush for success."

Su Mian quickly made her stance clear, "Your brother is right, mom doesn't need you to stand out, as long as you're happy it's fine, so don't pressure yourself. Our family has money, you can do whatever you want, even if you don't want to go to school, that's also possible."

Lu Ting™ was shocked, although the Lu Family parents cherished their children, they were strict about education, she used to get bombarded by various private tutors if she lost a single point, but now they let Qiao Yun do whatever she wants!!!

A complete double standard!

Yet Qiao Yun remained unmoved, "According to the educational standards, I'm eighteen, I should be in the twelfth grade."

Lu Jingzhi felt that his stepsister was a bit ungrateful and simply didn't want to persuade her anymore, "You can try it for a month and see, if it doesn't work out, then you can step down."

Lu Father actually smiled, "I think it's good that Qiaoqiao has this mindset, ambitious just like me. Have you thought about which high school yet? Dad has a few schools in mind that don't require very high scores to get in, but still, I want to hear your opinion."

"I've made up my mind." Qiao Yun obediently nodded, and spoke unhurriedly, "Shengyang High School."

Lu Father was taken aback by Qiao Yun's determined tone, paused for a long while before hesitantly asking again, "What school?"

With everyone watching with different expressions, Qiao Yun answered in an even tone, "Shengyang High School."

Lu Ting disdainfully thought, as if Shengyang High School is that easy to get into?

Despite Shengyang High School being a private institution, it boasted strong faculty and was ranked top in Shangjing City.

The curriculum progresses much faster than public schools, and Shengyang has wealth that astonishes, the school isn't lacking money hence does not need rich kids, thus those who can get in are all brilliant students, famously known as the poverty-aid high school.

For Qiao Yun, this country bumpkin who had never even attended school to boldly think she could go to Shengyang?

Lu Ting thought contemptuously, I'd like to see how you manage that.

Su Mian's expression was complex as she gently said, "Qiaoqiao, why don't you think it over? Shengyang is a bit difficult."

Qiao Yun's fair fingers lightly tapped on the table, explaining, "I'm quite familiar with Shengyang."

The Lu parents exchanged glances, seemingly helpless.

"Mom and Dad, let's eat first."

Lu Jingzhi furrowed his brows, ending the conversation, he believed that Qiao Yun was just pretending to be more than she was.

Qiao Yun gave Lu Jingzhi a fleeting look, without saying anything.

She was just a little puzzled, has this world stopped appreciating the truth?

Lu Father didn't continue the topic, his face bearing a serious expression. If Qiao Yun insisted on going to Shengyang High School, he wondered if donating two buildings would help?

Lu Ting cast a covert glance over Qiao Yun, intending just a casual look but then saw the logo on Qiao Yun's clothing, immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Sister, is that top from Brand J?"

Good heavens, she's clad in top-notch luxury brands, where does Qiao Yun get the money to afford these? Couldn't be from the parents, could it?

Every piece of Brand J's clothing costs tens of thousands.

After speaking, Lu Ting realized she hadn't seen this design before and feigned surprise, "Eh, that's odd, I've never seen this design before, sister, weren't you fooled? Did you buy a counterfeit?"

Wearing counterfeits isn't a big deal, but given that Qiao Yun is the Lu family's eldest daughter, how embarrassing!

Hearing this, the annoyance in Lu Jingzhi's heart intensified.

It wasn't clear if he was upset that his own sister had ended up wearing counterfeit clothes, or if he was displeased by Qiao Yun's pursuit of vanity.

Su Mian's face was full of guilt, not knowing Qiao Yun's size; she had planned to wait for her to visit before asking the designer to make a custom outfit, but Qiao Yun had embarrassed herself first.

Lu Ting seemed to realize belatedly that she had misspoken, whispering, "Ah, maybe, this is an unreleased new model."

Heh, but since it's a new model, how could someone of your status possibly wear it?

Qiao Yun lifted her eyelids slightly, her voice somewhat cold, "You ask too many questions."

She would never wear knock-offs, every piece was a limited edition made especially for her.

Lu Ting was choked by Qiao Yun's disdainful look, "I..."

Su Mian glanced at Lu Ting, half accusing, "Always talking too much, just eat." She then nodded at Qiao Yun, "Definitely your sister must have seen it wrong, she doesn't understand these things."

Her face indicated you could say whatever you like, I'll go along with it.

In her heart, she had already collected every brand, ready to buy them all for Qiao Yun.

Lu Ting: ???

Why does this development feel a bit off?

Qiao Yun decided to express her disdain for their ignorance and concern for their intelligence by remaining silent, meanwhile giving Lu Ting a look as if she was dumb.

Lu Ting's face turned a mix of pale and flushed, nearly snapping her chopsticks.

...

A dinner where thoughts varied, with only Qiao Yun disconnected from it all.

"Qiaoqiao, do you want to check out your room first?" Lu Father worried that Qiao Yun and Zhou Tu would be tired from their journey.

Qiao Yun obediently nodded, making Lu Father's paternal love overflow, he immediately offered, "Daddy, I'll carry your luggage."

Qiao Yun's lips moved, about to say it wasn't necessary.

Lu Father picked up Qiao Yun's suitcase first, he lifted...!

Hmm!?

He couldn't lift it.

His smile froze on his face, he coughed lightly and then put all his strength into it.

Crack!

Lu Father: "..."

Qiao Yun silently walked over, "I'll do it."

Lu Father, his face ashen, held his back and pretended it was nothing, he chuckled, "I'm just getting old, not as strong as I used to be."

"Mm." Qiao Yun, feeling she might be too cold, added, "Older people are more prone to osteoporosis, you should be careful, I'll bring you some supplements another day."

Lu Father's lips twitched involuntarily, feeling slighted.

As he watched Qiao Yun effortlessly lift the suitcase, he sunk into deep doubt, am I really suffering from osteoporosis?

Su Mian glared unhappily at her husband, "You're really hopeless."

Lu Father: ...

Su Mian warmly led Qiao Yun upstairs, while Lu Ting felt ignored, feeling wronged and upset, who's been with you for over a decade? Why are you only focusing on Qiao Yun!